Finding Text
GEAR UP Program In-Kind Match Significant Deficiency
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.334A
Federal Award Identification #: P334A170060
Condition: The University did not always have supporting documentation for the in-kind match or accurate reporting of the in-kind match for the GEAR UP federal program.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.306
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: Out of 23 GEAR UP in-kind match items tested, supporting documentation was not located for one item and for another item, the support provided did not agree to the amount reported to Department of Education.
Cause: Turnover in GEAR UP staffing.
Effect: Record retention issue and inaccurate reporting of match.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A
Recommendation: We recommend that the University keep their documents in a central location and verify in-kind match reported annually against supporting documentation.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.